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F965 MLT

1988 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 MLT
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 72,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,094 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,742 miles

Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,763 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to floors chassis and sills and suspension parts

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F965 MLT is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F965 MLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F965 MLT registered?

F965 MLT is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F965 MLT safe to buy?

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